Tour Summary
This Inca Trail is a great option for those who want to hike the Inca Trail but do not have much time, as this route is completed in one day and still allows you to see impressive Inca archaeological sites.
We first travel very early by train and make a stop at km 104 to cross the Urubamba River and begin the hike to Wiñay Huayna, where we will have lunch. Then we continue our hike to “Inti Punku” (Sun Gate), from where we can observe the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Afterward, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in a hotel. The next day, early at 7:00 a.m., you will visit the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, and then return to Aguas Calientes. We will take the return train to Ollantaytambo and then by bus back to Cusco.
General Information
DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES
We will start by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco very early at 5:40 a.m. Then we’ll transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station (approx. 1 hour). We will take the train to km 104, a journey of about 30 minutes. At this point, our hike begins to the archaeological remains of Wiñay Huayna, where we can explore the houses, terraces, towers, and site museum. After the visit, we will have a box lunch and then continue hiking to Inti Punku or the Sun Gate, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu (The Wonder of the World). Afterward, we’ll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have dinner and rest at your hotel in preparation for the next day’s visit to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Early in the morning, you will have a buffet breakfast at your hotel at 6:00 a.m. Pickup by your guide to board the bus up to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. You will have a guided tour with our professional tour guide, where you’ll visit the main architectural complexes of interest such as the Royal Tomb (near the city gate), the Temple of the Sun, the Tower (a circular structure), the Priest’s Mansion, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Main Temple, the Sunken Plaza, and the fountains that form the Inca Baths, along with the hydraulic channels and stairways, all carved in stone.
Finally, you will see rocks of high ritual significance, such as the Intihuatana or Sun Clock. Afterward, you’ll have free time to take photos and explore the places that interest you most. After the visit, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then we’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and finally the bus to Cusco (about 1 hour), returning to your hotel in our private vehicle.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Transfer from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station at 5:40 a.m.
- Train ride to km 104.
- From this point, we will start hiking for about 3 hours uphill to the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (2,900 m.a.s.l.).
- Visit the archaeological remains of Wiñay Huayna, exploring the houses, terraces, towers, and site museum.
- Box lunch at Wiñay Huayna.
- Continue the hike to Inti Punku or the Sun Gate.
- Visit Inti Punku or the Sun Gate for the first view of Machu Picchu.
- Bus descent to Aguas Calientes.
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
- Early breakfast at your hotel at 6:00 a.m.
- Transfer from your hotel to the bus stop by our guide.
- Bus ascent to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Guided visit of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours with our guide.
- One hour of free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own.
- Return by bus to Aguas Calientes.
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Train ride to Ollantaytambo (approx. 2 hours).
- Return by bus to Cusco (approx. 1 hour) and transfer back to your hotel.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Pickup from your hotel.
- Transportation by bus to Ollantaytambo and by train to km 104.
- Bilingual tour guide (English – Spanish).
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- 01 breakfast, 01 lunch, and 01 dinner.
- 01 night hotel accommodation in Machu Picchu.
- First aid kit.
- Bus to Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Optional: Camping in Aguas Calientes.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes on day 2.
- Tips and extra expenses.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON – GROUP SERVICE (Exclusive Guide in either Spanish or English) | 590.00 USD |
| TOUR IN PRIVATE SERVICE (MIN 2 PEOPLE) | Consult |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
- Original passport.
- Water bottle.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Hat.
